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Monday, February 11, 2013

Most Popular Posts of 2012

In looking over the analytics for my website I decided to compile a list of the five most popular posts.

1. Should I Transfer My Home To My Children
2. Do Heirs Have to Pay Off Their Loved Ones Debts
3. Gay Couples Health Care Benefits and Taxes
4. Understanding the Perils of adding Another Person to Your Bank Account
5. Joint Bank Accounts and Medicaid Eligibility

In reviewing the numbers I noticed that most people who come to my website are concerned about the financial implications of planning their estates. I will take this into account in writing posts for 2013.

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2013

May

Overview: Buy-Sell Agreements and Your Small Business
Family Business: Preserving Your Legacy for Generations to Come

April

Which Business Structure is Right for You?
Should I Incorporate My Business?

March

Which Business Structure is Right for You?
Estate Planning Lessons, Part 3: The Family Business
Estate Planning for Gay Familes, Part I: The 4 Essential Documents

February

Will or Won’t? Things a Will Won’t (or Can’t) Do
Estate Planning Lessons, Part 2: Marriage Is Not Enough - You Must Get a Financial Power of Attorney Now
Most Popular Posts of 2012
Estate Planning Lessons, Part 1: Ownership of Property in Another State
Should You Borrow From Your Retirement Account?

January

2013 Changes to Federal Estate Tax Laws
Common Question Wednesday: Should I Add Another Person (Partner or Child) to the Title of the House

2012

December

Unique Estate Law: 2012 Wrap Up for a Nontraditional Law Firm
How To Prepare for a Meeting with an Estate Planning Attorney

November

Estate Planning: Leaving Assets to a ‘Troubled’ Heir
The ‘Sandwich Generation’ – Taking Care of Your Kids While Taking Care of Your Parents
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 4:Can You Cancel a Transfer on Death Deed After It's Filed?

October

Tax Saving Plan: Year End Gifts
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 3: How Do You Get One?
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 2: Why Should I Get One?
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 4: Can You Change Your Mind?
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed: Should I Use it To Transfer My House?
Preventing a Will Contest & Preserving Peace in the Family

September

Making your home senior-proof
Preserving and Protecting Documents Is Part of Healthy Estate Planning

August

Minnesota Asks Federal Government for Medicaid Waiver in Attempt to Save Millions m
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
Planning for Children: Name a Guardian Now
Gay Marriage and Inheritance Rights, Part 4: Discussion of Probate Court Ruling That Gay Spouse May Inherit
BREAKING: Gay Marriage and Inheritance Rights, Part 3: Court Rules That Gay Spouse CAN Inherit!

July

Gay Marriage and Inheritance Rights in Minnesota, Part 2
Planning Can Help Your Family Deal With Your Death

June

Minnesota Sees Increase in Number of Those Needing Medicaid
Utilizing Family Limited Partnerships as Part of Your Estate Plan
Help Your Family Plan with a Set of Memorial Instructions
Moving to Another State and How it Affects Estate Planning
Gay Marriage and Inheritance Rights in Minnesota, Part I

May

BREAKING: Defense of Marriage Act Held Unconsitutional by First Circuit Court of Appeals
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What is a Conservatorship?

April

Blended Families: Protecting Your Loved Ones in the "New Normal"
Guardianships & Conservatorships and How to Avoid Them

March

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February

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January

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2011

December

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November

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Proper Estate Planning for Your Retirement Accounts
Minnesota Seeks Federal Approval of Medicaid Changes

October

Property Ownership: Property Titling and Your Estate Plan
Financial Friday: Check Your Beneficiary Designations
Gay Couples, Health Care Benefits and Taxes
What’s Involved in Serving as a Personal Representative in a Minnesota Probate?
Probate Process, Part V: Should You Choose Informal or Formal Probate?
UPDATE: Obama Offers Relief for Same-Sex Couples Who Need Medicaid Benefits

September

Financial Friday: Children and Your Family's Financial Future
The Probate Process, Part IV: Choosing the Proper Probate Process
The Probate Process, Part III: Initiating Probate
Financial Friday: What is disability insurance and why do I need it?
Update: California’s High Court Hears Prop 8 Arguments Today!
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August

Judge Will Consider Motions to Unseal the Prop 8 Tapes Today
Probate for Unique Families: Part I
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Follow Up: Colorado Judge Halts Deportation
Business Succession Planning Part II: What Goes Into the Plan
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Financial Friday: Both Permanent Life Insurance and Invested Assets are the Pillars of Financial Stability and Wealth Building
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July

Financial Friday: The Different Types of Life Insurance
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Financial Friday: Protect your Loved Ones With Life Insurance
Grantor Retained Income Trust: An Option for Unique Families
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Life Insurance: a vehicle to address special concerns of unmarried couples and the unique family.

June

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Breaking: Gay Judge in Prop 8 Case Not Required to Recuse Himself
What's in a Name, Part 2: Introducing Unique Estate Law

May

What’s in a Name, Part 1: What is a Non-traditional Family?
Health Care Directive, Part 2: How to Create One
Health Care Directive, Part 1: Get One Now
Understanding the Perils of Adding Another Person to Your Bank Account

April

Hospitals Catching On to Aging Population
Choosing a Guardian, Part 5: When to Talk to Others About Your Decision
Choosing a Guardian for Your Child, Part 4: Explaining Your Decisions to Others

March

Choosing a Guardian for Your Child, Part3: Talk to Your Chosen Guardians
After the Death of an Owner, How do You Get Title to Property Under a TODD?
Can I Cancel or Change My Transfer on Death Deed?
How Do I Set Up a Transfer on Death Deed
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed:
Check Your Beneficiaries Now

February

Choosing a Guardian, Part 2: How to Keep Your Children Out of the Wrong Hands
Choosing a Guardian, Part 1: How to Choose A Guardian for Your Child

January

But Who Will Raise Our Daughter?
New Hospital Rules Mandate Equal Access…Almost.
The Power of Attorney, Part 2: How It Works

2010

December

The Power of Attorney, Part 1: Why You Need One
What a Trust Can Do For Your Family

November

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
A Will Is a Good Start But You Need More
What If I Use a Napkin?
Minnesota Court: Surrogate Legal Mother But Father Gets Custody
Notice to Persons of Interest
Creating a Valid Will in Minnesota: Four Simple Steps

October

What If You Die Without a Will?
What Is Probate?
You Really Do Need a Will
Wills vs. Trusts: What is a Will?
Unable To Marry
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Grow Up, Grow Old and Enter the Closet Together.

September

Non-Traditional Couples Don’t Have the Protections They Need–Planning Can Help

August

Welcome To Unique Family Law

May

Cohabitation

From within Hennepin County Unique Estate Law represents estate planning and elder law clients throughout Minnesota, including Minneapolis, Edina, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata, Maple Grove, St. Paul, and Brooklyn Park. The Minnesota law firm of Unique Estate Law focuses on all aspects of estate planning, including specialized wills, trusts, powers of attorney and medical directives for married couples, young families, blended families, single parents, gay families and those going through a divorce. Unique Estate Law also handles probate administration, asset protection, Medical Assistance planning, elder law, business succession planning, adoptions and cabin planning.